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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,649.76, 6,970.95 and 1,687.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,649.76, 6,970.95 and 1,687.73 is: 2,530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,649.76 : 6,970.95 = 1,687.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,649.76/6,970.95 = 1,687.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,649.76x = 6,970.95 × 1,687.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,649.76x = 11,765,046.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,765,046.59/4,649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.25

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